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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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